Scannell & Kurz

Scannell & Kurz, Inc., was one of seven predecessor companies that form today’s Ruffalo Noel Levitz. Founded in 1996 by Jim Scannell and Kathy Kurz, the staff of Scannell & Kurz provided expertise and thought leadership in enrollment management and financial aid optimization, delivering higher education consulting services to over 300 institutions on more than 1200 projects.

The consulting and analytical services of Scannell & Kurz are now delivered under the name Ruffalo Noel Levitz. The staff of the former Scannell & Kurz contributed significantly to the design of new and improved services for the campus partners of Ruffalo Noel Levitz. Colleges and universities can now harness the combined strength of these services to navigate today’s challenging enrollment management environment.

The enrollment expertise of Scannell & Kurz has also contributed significantly to the thought leadership of Ruffalo Noel Levitz. This influence continues today with important research and perspective for the enrollment management community through the enrollment management blog of Ruffalo Noel Levitz and through our papers and research.

Meet the members of the former Scannell & Kurz consulting group

Now with Ruffalo Noel Levitz, Jim was one of the founders of Scannell & Kurz. He brings 25 years of leadership experience in admissions, financial aid, and enrollment management at Boston College, Cornell University, and the University of Rochester. Read more.

Jennifer WickVice President, Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Jen Wick provides consulting on a wide range of enrollment management topics from pricing and financial aid strategies, retention initiatives, and recruitment planning to operations in student service offices. Jen previously served at Clarkson University, where for eleven years she held enrollment roles, nine of those years as director of new student financial assistance. Read more.

Mary PiccioliEnrollment Management Consultant, Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Mary Piccioli consults on a variety of enrollment management topics, both strategic and operational in nature–from strategic financial aid analysis and strategic enrollment planning to financial and admissions operations reviews. Mary previously served as assistant vice president of institutional research and planning as well as the dean of enrollment for St. Bonaventure University. Read more.

Bill BergEnrollment Management Consultant, Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Bill Berg previously served as vice president for enrollment at Furman University, where his leadership in enrollment management included overseeing offices of admissions, financial aid, planning and institutional research, and student employment. He has also served in leadership positions at Rhodes College and DePauw University. Read more.

Roberto SantizoEnrollment Management Consultant, Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Roberto provides consulting on enrollment management topics including operations, pricing, aid strategies, and retention initiatives. He most recently served as director of financial aid at Judson University, where he worked for eight years in enrollment services. Read more.

Have a question about enrollment management strategies and opportunities? Ask our combined team.

With Scannell & Kurz now part of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, you have access to a deep pool of enrollment management expertise and innovation. Contact us about how you can achieve your goals for enrollment with greater efficiency and precision.